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‘EC to monitor social sites to curb fake news, misinformation’
The EC officials said the EC was closely monitoring the possibilities of wrong news, fake news and negative activities that could be circulated on social sites targeting the March 5 HoR polls.
Jan 10, 2026
NC Spokesperson Dr Mahat urges to stop debate of Specia...
NC Spokesperson Dr Mahat urges to stop debate of Specia...
Jan 10, 2026
UML’s second CC meeting underway
UML’s second CC meeting underway
Jan 10, 2026
NC General Secretaries skip emergency CWEC meeting
NC General Secretaries skip emergency CWEC meeting
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Kulman Ghising steps up political engagements after resignation
Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in five months
3Sudan Gurung announces candidacy from Gorkha-1 in upcoming HoR poll
4Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trillion, BoP surplus at Rs 421 billion
5Tourism source markets weaken as Indian and Chinese arrivals decline
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Bhatta recommended as TRC chief, Subedi as CIEDP head
Bhatta recommended as TRC chief, Subedi as CIEDP head
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: A high-level committee formed to suggest the commissioners for two transitional justice (TJ) bodies has recommended the chiefs and members for the bodies established to settle war-era cases. Conflict victims have been waiting for justice since the Maoist insurgency ended in 2007.
Jan 19, 2020
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Dispute within NCP over Speaker leaves Deputy Speaker’s poll homework in backburner
Dispute within NCP over Speaker leaves Deputy Speaker’s poll...
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: With the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) failing to finalize a candidate for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives due to internal disputes, a homework to pick the Deputy Speaker candidate has fallen in the backburner, said leaders of the ruling party.
Jan 19, 2020
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Japanese vice minister for foreign affairs in Nepal on two-day official visit
Japanese vice minister for foreign affairs in Nepal on two-d...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Nakayama Norihiro, paid a two-day official visit to Nepal beginning Thursday.
Jan 18, 2020
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MCC doesn’t have any military component: US
MCC doesn’t have any military component: US
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Amid misleading news going viral in several online media platforms that its implementation would pave the way for deploying US military personnel in Nepal, the US Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday clarified that Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) does not have any military component.
Jan 18, 2020
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Congress slams NCP for holding HoR hostage
Congress slams NCP for holding HoR hostage
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The main opposition Nepali Congress on Friday condemned the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) for holding the House of Representatives hostage due to the latter's indecision to pick a candidate for the post of speaker.
Jan 17, 2020
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House to elect new speaker after NA polls: Minister Pun
House to elect new speaker after NA polls: Minister Pun
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ROLPA, Jan 17: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun said that election for the vacant post of the speaker will take place only after the election of the National Assembly.
Jan 17, 2020
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Govt gives ‘clean-chit’ to NRB Deputy Governor Shiba Raj Shrestha
Govt gives ‘clean-chit’ to NRB Deputy Governor Shiba Raj Shr...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government has backed off from its move to remove Nepal Rastra Bank’s Deputy Governor Shiba Raj Shrestha from his post.
Jan 17, 2020
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Planting bombs and flags mere publicity stunts: Banskota
Planting bombs and flags mere publicity stunts: Banskota
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: A day after the outlawed CPN(Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand claimed that it had seized land belonging to Lalita Niwas at Baluwatar, the government on Thursday said activities of the Chand-led group such as planting bombs and putting up flags were just publicity stunts.
Jan 17, 2020
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EC completes preparations for upper house election
EC completes preparations for upper house election
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said all preparations for upper house members election scheduled for January 23 have been completed.
Jan 17, 2020
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Amnesty Int’l urges parliament to amend disputed bills
Amnesty Int’l urges parliament to amend disputed bills
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Amnesty International (AI) has asked Nepal’s parliament to amend the Information Technology (IT) bill in conformity with the international standards and ensure that the law is not used to criminalize the peaceful exercise of the right to freedom of expression.
Jan 17, 2020